Walberg faces backlash over controversial remarks on Gaza
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Rep. Walberg suggested using nuclear weapons against Gaza in response to a question about sending humanitarian aid there.
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Rep. Tlaib strongly condemned his remarks, calling them "disgusting and disgraceful" and saying they call for the "genocide of Palestinians."
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Walberg's spokesman did not dispute the video but said his remarks were a "metaphor" about eliminating Hamas swiftly.
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Other MI Democrats like Sen. Camilleri and Rep. Slotkin also criticized Walberg's purported remarks.
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The text notes Walberg made the comments at a March 25 community gathering and they were posted on social media on March 26.